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Issue 51 February - March 2017 • sjcommunitynewspaper@gmail.com •
Saint John Energy’s Strong Women                                             A Strong Woman For Communities

                                                                                           Pictured above: Debbie McLeod
                                                                                            (photo courtesy Juanita Black)

      Pictured above the strong women from Saint John Energy             By Pat Porter
                  (photo courtesy Jessica DeLong)                        She has touched my life and many others! Debbie McLeod, Com-
By Jessica DeLong, Saint John Energy, Communications Spe-                munity Involvement Coordinator with Social Development, loves her
cialist and Executive Support                                            job and goes above and beyond. She is a strong guiding influence
The women of Saint John Energy work together to help other women         as well as a valuable source of information and opportunities for
in this community that are in need. They may buy pajamas, donate         many communities. Always ready to emcee, she is the epitome of
money or put together shoe boxes full of needed items for other          calmness, confidence and poise.
women.
                                                                         Debbie always has lots of encouragement for others and loves
They spend many volunteer hours to ensure that they support these        sharing new and exciting opportunities with her communities. I don’t
women and their families, and in turn our community! They take pride     know how she does it with her busy schedule, but she always finds
in helping out in any way to provide other women in this community a     time for each community, volunteering for events and quality time
helping hand to allow them to become Strong Women!                       with her family. I think if anyone could find a way to be in two places
                                                                         at once, it would be Debbie!

Coordinator’s Comments Juanita Black,                                    Strong Woman From Smythe Street
647-4850, sjcommunitynewspaper@gmail.com                                 For those of you who don’t
                                                                         know Catherine Beesley, let me
                                                                         introduce you. She is a good
                                                                         and kind person who gives with-
                                                                         out taking. Catherine worked
                                                                         next to her husband in his min-
                                                                         istry looking after hundreds of
                                                                         people and always with a smile.

                                                                         Catherine has been at 33
                                                                         Smythe St. from the day of its
                                                                         opening, thirty-plus years ago.
                                                                         And in all of that time she has
                                                                         worked helping in our kitchen
                                                                         doing vegetables for soup day
                                                                         and supplying trays of sweets
                                                                         for the tables. You could go to Pictured above: Catherine Beesley
                                                                         your mailbox on any given day (photo courtesy Eric Eric Eliassen)
                                                                         and see Catherine waiting there
    I am proud to introduce issue 51 of Around the Block with a
                                                                         at the door for someone to stop and pick up a tray of heavenly
    theme of Strong Women. This issue is about the diversity of our
                                                                         goodies.
    communities. How we come together day after day with other
                                                                         Thank you, Catherine, from the Smythe Street Tenants Association.
    strong women in support of all that is needed in our communities.
    Women and families, who can speak many different languages,
    come in all ages and sizes and are sisters, daughters, mothers       Proud Sponsors of Around The Block
    and grandmothers.

    The stories and pictures throughout the issue share the diversity
    of the strong women we all work and volunteer with day after day.
    I for one, have been and hope to continue to be, mentored by the
    strong women in my community, at my work and our along with
    our community partners. In return I hope I have mentored a few
    other women along the way.

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WES - ELE Class of Strong Women                                               A Life Change Made The Difference

       Pictured above, the Golden Oldies and the ELE class                         Pictured above, Cheyienne and ED of ONE Change Barry
                  (photo courtesy Christa Petts)                                            Galloway (photo courtesy Christa Petts)
                                                                              By Christa Petts
By Brenda Hope                                                                Cheyienne was going down the wrong road as a teenager. She re-
Nick Nicolle/ONE Change was fortunate to have a group of strong and           ally didn’t care about where she was going, and she didn’t care about
generous women on site; enrolled in the Workplace Essential Skills            school. She then came to the realization that she needed to make
program (WES) and the Experiential and Employment Continuum                   some positive changes in her life. First, she enrolled back in school,
(ELE) these women who were learning to become Personal Care                   and took the steps to graduate. Not only did she graduate, she won
Aides, also pitched in either as a group or individually to do many activi-   the turn-around award for all the positive effort and work she had
ties.                                                                         shown to her teachers. Today as a young woman, she is in college
                                                                              and giving back to her community in many ways. “I changed myself for
With the seniors, they helped with a move, and hosted a Halloween             the better: out with the bad and in with the new! I wouldn’t change a
and Christmas party. They added to the Christmas cheer by decorat-            thing today.”
ing rooms and teaching crafts to adults and children. As a class, they
wrapped presents for the Neighbourhood Christmas Party, and indi-
viduals baked cookies and acted as helpers and servers.                           Julie Cormier’s Journey
Thank you for your strength and positivity.

Introducing Cst James Whalen

                                                                                                         Julie Cormier
                                                                                                (Photo courtesy of Christa Petts)

                                                                              By Christa Petts
                                                                              Julie Cormier has come so far in her life, from battling her own addic-
                                                                              tions to speaking to an audience of 800 people at the Annual Tracey
By Constable James Whalen                                                     Friars Family and Friends Concert , where she told the story of her
My name is Constable James Whalen, and I’ve been a police officer             sobriety of seven years.
with the Saint John Police Force for close to 13 years.
The majority of that time was spent as a patrol officer. This is my first     Julie found support and acceptance at Sophia Recovery Centre,
experience as a community officer and I am looking forward to working         where, no matter how many times she fell there was no judgement, no
with members of the community, community groups, and other orga-              criticism. Today, she is an employee of ONE Change and tries to give
nizations, to resolve issues that affect the well-being of the neighbour-     back every day in her work and daily life. She is a friend and confidant
hood.                                                                         to many. Julie has learned to live her life on life’s terms.
My office is located at the Nick Nicolle Centre.

                                                                                          North
                                                                                  Neighbourhood Contact
                                                                                               Christa Petts
                                                                                   christapettsonechange@gmail.com
                                                                                     Nick Nicolle Community Centre
                                                                                            85 Durham Street
                                                                                                658-2980

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Executive For Hire                                                               Let’s Be A Chef

    Pictured above: Lori Arsenault (photo courtesy Mary LeSage)
                                                                                      Pictured above; Olivia Clancy (Photo courtesy April Adams)
By Mary LeSage as told by Lori Arsenault
Lori is a single mom of four children, with two grown and two living at          By April Adams SECC Director
home. She is also the grandmother of four! Lori likes to cook for her            The South End Community Centre would like to recognize Olivia Clan-
family in her spare time.                                                        cy for her dedication to providing our youth with an excellent “Chef”
EXECUTIVE FOR HIRE!! Lori is currently taking the Executive Office               experience. The participants have the opportunity to develop their own
Administration course at New Brunswick Community College (NBCC),                 skills in the art of cooking while practicing effective communication,
and will be graduating in June of this year. She hopes to find a commu-          team work and leadership skills.
nity job with the non-profits.                                                   Each week the youth involved create a delicious meal or dessert.
Lori and another lady, as a project of Learn and Go, were instrumental           Proper nutrition is essential for growth and development. The focus is
in setting up the Computer Access Centre in the lower south end at               to create awareness about food preparation and the importance of eat-
PULSE. They saw a need in the neighbourhood after the computer ac-               ing well-balanced meals. Olivia does an outstanding job at this! She is
cess centre had been closed down at the Community Health Centre.                 positive, organized, and always ready to get started! Having a reliable,
                                                                                 enthusiastic volunteer like Olivia enables us to promote healthy eating
                                                                                 habits and empower our youth! Thank you, Olivia!
Comings And Goings At PULSE Inc                                                  Thank You, Exhibition Park
                                                                                 By Mary LeSage
                                                                                 This past Christmas we were gifted with a $1000 cheque from Exhibi-
                                                                                 tion Park! The decision was made to use this for food insecurity is-
•Don’t forget: your heating rebate forms can be picked up at the office.         sues in the lower South End.We provided 10 families with a Christmas
Income tax time is coming soon; please check out the times for tax               dinner, complete with a $25 Food Purchase order plus a turkey. With
clinics!                                                                         the remaining funds, we will be able to provide families that are in need
                                                                                 with a Pay it Forward option!
•Registered Nurse Kathy London-Anthony will be at P.U.L.S.E. to ad-              Thank you,Exhibition Park, for your very kind donation!
dress your health needs on Friday, March 3 from 9 am-12.pm.
                                                                                 Upcoming Community Events
•Bring on the cool weather!! Have you been using the skating rink at
                                                                                 PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Rainbow Park? We want to see your winter pictures!
                                                                                 Join us at St. John the Baptist-King Edward School on Sunday, Febru-
                                                                                 ary 9 for a delicious Pancake Breakfast. 9am – 1pm. A goodwill offer-
•Have you noticed the clothing bin in our parking lot? The clothing is
                                                                                 ing will be accepted. All proceeds will be used to enhance student life
donated to the not-for-profit store In for a Pound. A portion of the pro-
                                                                                 at St. John the Baptist-King Edward School.
ceeds from the bins stay in YOUR neighbourhood! Fill it up!
                                                                                 ST. PATRICK’S SOCIAL
                                                                                 Join us at St. John the Baptist- King Edward School on March 16
•Please remember our monthly Food Purchase Club Money is due
                                                                                 from 6:30-8:30PM for a St. Patrick’s social!! Don’t forget to wear your
February 10 and March 17 and the food comes back to you the follow-
                                                                                 green!!
ing Friday. We have $15 and $25 orders available! We even have a
Pay it Forward option where you can provide a single person, a couple
or a family with fresh fruits and vegetables!
                                                                                 Free Income Tax Clinics
                                                                                 at PULSE 251 Wentworth Street Certain Restrictions Apply:
•Remember our office hours are as follows: Monday 9am -2pm, Tues-
dy 9am -1pm, Wednesday closed. Thursday 9am -1pm, and Friday                     Single Person $30,000
9am -2 pm.                                                                       Couple/Family $35,000

•Sargent David Hartley-Brown can be reached at 648-3700 or david.                Saturday February 25 11am - 1pm
hartley-brown@saintjohn.ca                                                       Wednesday March 1, 15 and 29 5:30 - 7:m
                                                                                 Saturday March 11 and 25, 11am – 1 pm
Gerry Lowe Councillor Ward 3

I am your Councillor for Ward 3. Parts
                                                                                            South
of the Lower West Side, Lower South                                                  Neighbourhood Contact
End, and parts of the East and a bit of the
North by the Rockland Road area.                                                     Mary LeSage Phone: 632-6807
                                                                                     E-mail: pulseinc@bellaliant.com
I can be reached by phone at 721-5690
                                                                                         251 Wentworth Street
and by email at Gerry.Lowe@saintjohn.ca

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We Lost A Strong Community Woman                                                 My Trip To The Imperial
                                                                                By Stacey Hasselman
                                                                                I was asked by my mom to go to the Imperial Theater to see a play.
                                                                                The play was Miracle on 34th Street. I was not inside the theatre be-
                                                                                fore so I was very excited. We got there early to get a good seat. The
                                                                                theatre was beautiful inside and the play was awesome. Thank you to
                                                                                the Saint John Theatre Company for the tickets.

                                                                                I will never forget the first play I ever saw, and I was lucky enough to
                                                                                share this experience with my mom. I loved it and can’t wait to take my
                                                                                kids.

                                                                                 Coming Up In Crescent Valley

                                                                                •CV Caring for the Environment winter contest - until March 11. Lots of
                                                                                prizes!
                                                                                •Saint John Astronomy Club Yak & Snack – February 6, 6-7pm; CV
                                                                                Resource Centre, 130 MacLaren Blvd.
                                                                                •Valentines Dinner and Movie for CVCTA members - February 11,
                                                                                6pm, 55 MacLaren Blvd.
     Pictured abouve; Lisa Clarke in her CV Community Garden                    •Valentine’s Day Social – February 14, 1:30-3pm.; CV Resource Cen-
                  (Photo courtesy Juanita Black)                                tre, 130 MacLaren Blvd.Learn about Composting,
                                                                                 Yak & Snack with Fundy Region Solid Waste Commission - February
By Anne Driscoll                                                                16, 1:30 - 2:30pm; CV Resource Centre, 130 MacLaren Blvd.
In December the Crescent Valley neighbourhood unexpectedly lost                 •Savvy Soup – February 22, 5:30-8pm; CV Resource Centre, 130
a resident who quietly demonstrated what it means to be a strong                MacLaren Blvd.
woman.                                                                          •Winter Carnival in Crescent Valley – February 25, 12noon -2pm
Lisa Clarke set an example to others by her volunteerism at the                 •March Break Activities at CVRC and CVCTA – March 6-10 (schedule
Crescent Valley Community Tenants Association, the Crescent Valley              will be posted on Facebook)
Resource Centre, Hazen White-St. Francis School and at community                •Income Tax Clinics – March 15, 1:-4:pm, March 22, 1-4pm & April 19,
activities. Lisa was also a member of the CV Community Garde.                   1: -4pm; CV Resource Centre, 130 MacLaren Blvd.
We remember Lisa as a loving and caring mother and friend who en-               For details call the CVCTA, 658-9658 or the CVRC, 693-8513, or
joyed making her neighbourhood a better place to live.                          check Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/CVRCSJ/

Crescent Valley Strong Women
        Whether we realize it or not, each day we encounter strong women in our community. These women
        represent many different cultures, religions, shapes and sizes, each with a different life story. Over
        the past year, we’ve encountered many new friendly faces in our neighbourhood as we’ve welcomed
        Syrian newcomers to Crescent Valley. Many of these women have endured hardships that a lot of us
        could never imagine, yet they always greet their neighbours with a smile on their face. We must ap-
        preciate all the women in our community as they are all strong and have an impact in our lives

                                                                              ‫المرأة القوية في كريسنت فالي‬
          ‫ هذه النساء‬.‫ فإننا نصادف أو نالقي نساء قوية في منطقتنا‬،‫ كل يوم‬،‫سواء كنا ندرك ذلك أم ال‬
           ‫ خالل‬.‫ ولكل منهم قصة حياة مختلفة‬،‫هي من مختلف الثقافات واألديان واألشكال واألحجام‬
            ‫ كما قمنا‬,‫ لقد صادفنا العديد من الوجوه الجديدة الودية واللطيفة في مجتمعنا‬،‫العام الماضي‬
        ‫ لقد عانى العديد من هؤالء النساء المصاعب التي ال يمكن‬.‫بالترحيب بالقادمين السوريين الجدد‬
                  ‫ ومع ذلك فإنهم دائما يلقون التحية على جيرانهم مع ابتسامة على‬.‫للكثير منا تصورها‬
             .‫ يجب علينا أن نقدر كل النساء في مجتمعنا ألنها كلها قوية ولها تأثير في حياتنا‬.‫وجوههم‬
                                                                                                 ‫في الصورة‬             Left to right: Shaza Altorn,
                                                                                                                    Rashad Alhamwi, Reham Abazid,
                                                          .‫ شيرين‬,‫ رهام‬,‫ رشا‬,‫ شذى‬:‫من اليسار إلى اليمين‬                          and Serin.

                                                                                         Crescent Valley
            Proud Supporter of
                                                                                     Neighbourhood Contact
              Around the Block                                                          Anne Driscoll: 693-8513
                                          89 Canterbury Street, Suite 502            email: CVRC.driscoll@gmail.com
                                                 Saint John, NB E2L 2C7
                                                                672.8880                    130 MacLaren Blvd.
                                                   info@sjfoundation.ca

         www.thecommunityfoundationsj.com

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Fit Fun And Fierce                                                                Strong Women From Westside P.A.C.T.
                                                                              By Julie Baribault
                                                                              Westside P.A.C.T. would like to recognize the strong women volunteers
                                                                              we have. Our Fresh Produce Club is comprised of dedicated women
                                                                              that come together monthly to price and package fresh produce for our
                                                                              current and growing club. These women help support and help to grow
                                                                              the club and the programs at Westside P.A.C.T. It is because of their
                                                                              dedication and commitment we are able to run this successful program.
                                                                              Thank you to Cathy, Ruth, Agnes, Elizabeth, Debbie, Connie, and The-
                                                                              resa from the Westside P.A.C.T. Board.

                                                                              I also want to take a moment to thank the board that supports our
                                                                              community. Thank you, Stacey, Kristen, Anne, Tony (though he is not a
                                                                              woman) and Anna; without you guys I would be lost here at P.A.C.T.

                                                                              The Loss Of Strong Women
                                                                                  By Wendy Coughlin
By Jill Roberts                                                                   The past eight months have been hard at 880 Danells Drive due
When we think of “strong women,” we must remember that empower-                   to the loss of four of our residents. They were Mary Madore, Unity
ment needs to begin at a young age for females to gain self-confidence            Moore, Barbara Davis, and Susan Doucette. Mary had held the posi-
and self-respect. These are key messages that a group of grade 5 girls            tion of Vice-President twice, Unity had been President and Susan had
hear each Friday afternoon at the Fit, Fun and Fierce Program, at St.             been Treasurer. Barbara had not been on the Executive but faithfully
Patrick’s Elementary School on the City’s West Side.                              attended all meetings.

The program exposes these 8 young ladies to a variety of activities,              These four women also participated in our social events and were
as well as a number of positive role models. They are also treated to             involved with the SKIP program which we host with Seawood School.
a monthly outing, thanks to the PALS program “Kids on the Go” bus.                They brought a wealth of experience to the building. They are sadly
They have had the opportunity to cook healthy meals, take part in a               missed and fondly remembered by their fellow residents. Our loss is
boot camp style class at the new Y and even were treated to a guided              Heaven's gain.
tour of City Hall by Mayor Don Darling.
                                                                              Westside Wellness Updates
The girls are often reminded that you can be anything that you want to
be and that we all have inner strengths and talents. We can’t wait to         Market Place Wellness Centre, Carleton Community Centre
see the strong women that these young ladies become!                          674-4335, 120 Market Place West, Monday to Friday 7:30a.m-
                                                                              3:30p.m.

Introducing Cst Corey Jamieson                                                •Specimen Collection Tuesday and Wednesday, 8am.-3p.m, appoint-
                                                                              ments only: 648-6681
                                                                              •Food Bank Winter hours in effect, Tuesdays and Fridays 1 – 3pm.
                                                                              •Smoking Cessation Program, call 674-4335 for an appointment
                                                                              •Fundy Fog Chasers meet Thursdays at 6:30p.m. and Saturdays 9a.m.
                                                                              Runners and walkers welcome. No charge to participate. There is a
                                                                              site on Facebook.
                                                                              •Food Purchase Club (Clients pay for their bag of fresh produce, once
                                                                              a month) 674-4335 for information.
                                                                              •Social Development Case worker on site Tuesdays 1-3p.m., or by ap-
                                                                              pointment.
                                                                              •Senior-led fitness program/ Falls Prevention ages 50 and up, “Zoom-
                                                                              ers”, free. Tuesdays 10am, Fridays 11am all participants must be have
                                                                              an initial assessment. 674-4335
                                                                              •Gentle Yoga, Mondays 9a.m and Thursdays 10a.m, $6.00 fee applies.
                                                                              •Pickle Ball, Tuesdays,11a.m., contact Mike 672-9566
                                                                              •Line Dancing, Mondays 10a.m. $5. fee applies
                                                                              •Community Garden Plots- $15 plus $5 key deposit, first come first
My name is Cst. Cory Jamieson. I have been a member of the Saint              serve.
John Police Force for 17 years. I am looking forward to working with the      •2 Nurse Practitioners, by appointment only
community for the betterment of us all.                                       •Gentle Dance (low key), at 10a.m. Friday (donation)
                                                                              •Social Worker / Dietitian / Counselling by appointment –674-4335
I have been a DARE officer for most of my career and I look forward           •Art Class –Goodwill offering kimmy.cookson@gmail.com
once again to providing the DARE program at the schools in my
community.

                                      Dorothy Shephard
                                    MLA Saint John Lancaster
                                                                                    West Neighbourhood Contacts
                                         640 Manawagonish Road
                                                                                      Jill.Roberts@HorizonNB.ca
                                         Saint John, NB E2M 3W5                      120 Market Place 674-4307
                                       Constituency Office is located
                                     at side of building facing Church
                                                                                                   or
                                         Tel: (506) 643-2900
                                                                                              Anna James
                                         Fax: (506) 643-2999                                   672-0226
                                       Dorothy.Shephard@gnb.ca
                                              www.gnb.ca
                                                                                    westsidepact@bellaliant.com
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B.E.S.T. Program Is The Best                                                  Waterloo-Village Says Thank You

                                                                                                Pictured above: Linda Scott and her
                                                                                                          husband Scotty
                                                                                                (Photo courtesy Penni Eisenhauer)
                  Pictured above: Krystal Soucy and                           By Penni Eisenhauer
                     Prime Minister Justin Trudeau                            The Waterloo Village Neighbourhood Association would like to an-
                    (Photo courtesy Krystal Soucy)                            nounce the retirement of our Chairperson Linda Scott! Linda is a
                                                                              strong woman leader and has dedicated years to the work of the as-
My name is Krystal Soucy and I've been attending the Basic Education          sociation. She has fostered many relationships with local residents and
& Skills Training (B.E.S.T.) program at the Learning Exchange, working        community partners during attending many meetings and organizing
towards finishing my GED. I just attended "Student for Day" at NBCC           events!
and hope to take the Electrical Construction course in the near future.
                                                                              Linda will continue in the role of past chairperson with the association
I heard that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was making an appearance           and serve on committees related to the continued growth, develop-
at Market Square on January 17and was ecstatic to attend. I was               ment and revitalization of the Waterloo Village.
even more ecstatic to have an opportunity to snap a selfie with him.

Introducing Cst Dwane Squries                                                  If you would like to get involved in the Waterloo Village Neighbour-
                                                                              hood Association please contact Penni Eisenhauer at commorg.
                                                                              penni@gmail.com or 506-647-8047.

                                                                              The association meets on a monthly basis during the noon hour at the
                                                                              New Social Enterprise HUB located at 139 Prince Edward Street.

                                                                              One Strong Woman Story
My name is Constable Duane Squires and I have been a police officer           By Misty Middleton
with the Saint John Police Force for ten years. While the majority of         One morning she woke up different.Done with trying to figure out who
that time was spent working uniform patrol uptown I have also spent           was with her, against her, or walking down the middle because they
time working in the Stolen Auto Unit, the Major Crime Unit, as well as        didn’t have the guts to pick a side.
special projects with the Street Crime Unit.
                                                                              She was done with anything that didn’t bring her peace. She realized
I am looking forward to working in the Community Services Unit and            that opinions were a dime a dozen, validation was for parking, loyalty
working together with community partners along with residents and             wasn’t a word, but a lifestyle.
businesses in the Waterloo Village Area.
                                                                              It was this day that her life changed.And not because of a man, or a
My office is located at the Salvation Army, 36 Waterloo St. and I look        job, but because she realized that life is way too short to leave the key
forward to meeting you!                                                       to your happiness in someone else’s pocket.

                                                                                         Village
                                                                                  Neighbourhood Contact
                                                                                   Penni Eisenhauer 647-8047
                                                                                   commorg.penni@gmail.com

                                                                                  Saint John Learning Exchange
                                                                                    139 Prince Edward Street
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Partnering from                                             Partnering from                                                       Partnering from                                                           Partnering from
             Kindergarten to Grade 12                                    Kindergarten to Grade 12                                              Kindergarten to Grade 12                                                  Kindergarten to Grade 12
                   and Beyond                                                  and Beyond                                                            and Beyond                                                                and Beyond
            •   Partnerships                                             •   Partnerships                                                      •   Partnerships                                                          •   Partnerships
            •   Volunteering                                             •   Volunteering                                                      •   Volunteering                                                          •   Volunteering
            •   Mentoring                                                •   Mentoring                                                         •   Mentoring                                                             •   Mentoring
            •   Role Models                                              •   Role Models                                                       •   Role Models                                                           •   Role Models
            •   Coaching                                                 •   Coaching                                                          •   Coaching                                                              •   Coaching
            •   Focus on Literacy                                        •   Focus on Literacy                                                 •   Focus on Literacy                                                     •   Focus on Literacy
            •   Having Fun                                               •   Having Fun                                                        •   Having Fun                                                            •   Having Fun
                                                                         •   Tutoring                                                          •   Tutoring                                                              •   Tutoring
            •   Tutoring
                                                                         •   Breakfast/Lunch Programs                                          •   Breakfast/Lunch Programs                                              •   Breakfast/Lunch Programs
            •   Breakfast/Lunch Programs                                                                Deborah Fisher
                                           Deborah Fisher                •   New Opportunities                                                                                 Deborah Fisher                                                           Deborah Fisher
            •   New Opportunities                                                                       fisher.deborah@jdirving.com
                                                                                                                                               •   New Opportunities                                                     •   New Opportunities
                                           fisher.deborah@jdirving.com   •   After School Programs                                                                             fisher.deborah@jdirving.com                                              fisher.deborah@jdirving.com
            •   After School Programs                                                                                                          •   After School Programs                                                 •   After School Programs
                                                                         •   Career Exploration         Susan Tipper                           •   Career Exploration          Susan Tipper                              •   Career Exploration
            •   Career Exploration         Susan Tipper                                                                                                                                                                                                 Susan Tipper
                                                                         •   Making a Difference        tipper.susan@jdirving.com              •   Making a Difference         tipper.susan@jdirving.com                 •   Making a Difference        tipper.susan@jdirving.com
            •   Making a Difference        tipper.susan@jdirving.com

            We ALL have something to offer!                              We ALL have something to offer!                                       We ALL have something to offer!                                           We ALL have something to offer!

We Could Not Just Pick One                                                                                                             What Makes A Strong Woman

      Photo submitted by PALS (Partners Assisting Local Schools)
                                                                                                                                                                  Our grade six class of strong women!
Who do you think of when you read the following?                                                                                                                   (Photo courtesy Cayden Sugden)
I believe that there should be no barriers to achievement. I believe
in including all children and work hard with my team to ensure the                                                                    By Xavier Lemieux, Sabina Al Haji Khalaf , Helena Lindsay,
progress and personal development of each and every child. I believe                                                                  Cayden Sugden
in providing rich opportunities for learning both inside and outside of                                                               You need to be brave, smart, kind and helpful. Being strong doesn’t
the classroom. I value partnerships with parents, business and the                                                                    mean that you don’t cry, it means you don’t have to be afraid to be
community to support learning and progress. My team and I focus on                                                                    yourself. She will be by your side through everything.
improving the teaching and learning process within our school.
                                                                                                                                      She makes me laugh even when she has her own problems. Some
We think that all of these describe the seven (plus one acting) female                                                                women are mothers, caregivers and breadwinners at the same time.
principals of our Community Schools.                                                                                                  A mother going through chemotherapy while still looking after her own
                                                                                                                                      children is a superhero. Fearless and with an endless supply of love,
Hats off to: Christine Roy; at St.John the Baptist/King Edward, Tina                                                                  women are superheroes everyday!
Estabrooks; at Centennial, Jennifer Carhart; at Princess Elizabeth
School, Roz Nickerson at St. Pat’s, Colleen Sullivan at Glen Falls,                                                                   Strong Women Strong Volunteers
Megan Donovan and Stephanie Marr (acting) at Hazen White-St.
                                                                                                                                      By Jennifer Brown, Commu-
Francis, and Lori Doyle; at Prince Charles School.
                                                                                                                                      nity Schools Coordinator, Ha-
                                                                                                                                      zen White-St. Francis School
At the end of their day everything is about the kids!!!!!!
                                                                                                                                      Ruth, Audrey, and Erin have
                                                                                                                                      been volunteering at Hazen
St. Patrick’s School                                                                                                                  White/St. Francis for over
Intergenerational Program                                                                                                             a year. They come in every
                                                                                                                                      Wednesday and prepare and
                                                                                                                                      cook 200 grilled cheese sand-
                                                                                                                                      wiches for our students! Ruth
                                                                                                                                      is a retired doctor, Audrey is a
                                                                                                                                      retired nurse, and Erin is the
                                                                                                                                      director of Inner City Youth
                                                                                                                                      Ministry. These ladies are no
                                                                                                                                      strangers to helping people in
                                                                                                                                      need. We are so lucky to have
                                                                                                                                      these strong ladies volunteer at                                       Pictured left - right; Audrey Bruhier,
                                                                                                                                      our school! Thank you for being                                        Ruth Ingersoll, Erin Hodge (Photo
                                                                                                                                      great role models for our stu-                                                courtesy Jen Brown)
                                                                                                                                      dents!

                                                                                                                                                                                  Partnering from
                                                                                                                                                                              Kindergarten to Grade 12
     Children from St. Pat’s School with a senior from Carleton Kirk                                                                                                                and Beyond
                  (Photo submitted by Krista Turnbull)
By Krista Turnbull, Community Schools Coordinator, St. Patrick’s
                                                                                                                                                                              • Partnerships
School                                                                                                                                                                        • Volunteering
At St. Pat’s we are so fortunate to have a wonderful PALS program                                                                                                             • Mentoring
with Carleton Kirk United Church. We have volunteers from the church                                                                                                          • Role Models
who assist with nutritional programs, they make hats and mittens for                                                                                                          • Coaching
the students and provide financial assistance as well.                                                                                                                        • Focus on Literacy
                                                                                                                                                                              • Having Fun
Each month, Mrs. Griffin’s grade 1/2 class visits the Carleton Kirk                                                                                                           • Tutoring
Lodge to sing and read with the seniors in the nursing home. In ad-                                                                                                           • Breakfast/Lunch Programs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Deborah Fisher
dition, Mrs. Schroeter’s grade 3 class visits the seniors’ apartment                                                                                                          • New Opportunities
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              fisher.deborah@jdirving.com
complex monthly to do a variety of activities like Bingo, games and                                                                                                           • After School Programs
                                                                                                                                                                              • Career Exploration                            Susan Tipper
crafts. This month we made valentines. We are so appreciative of all
                                                                                                                                                                              • Making a Difference                           tipper.susan@jdirving.com
the programs we have in conjunction with our PALS Partners at
Carleton Kirk Church                                                                                                                                                          We ALL have something to offer!
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Saint John Energy's Strong Women - Human ...
Watoto Choir                                                                    Become A Girl Guide Leader
By Marje Harrison
Where, Stone Church, Carleton St, Saint John. When, Saturday Febru-             Become a Girl Guide Leader!
ary 11, 6pm. Join us for a wonderful presentation of the new Signs and          Help empower today's girls to become
Wonders worship experience. The Watoto Children’s Choir will be in              tomorrow's leaders!
concert to entertain and have fellowship with us.
                                                                                We are in need of enthusiastic women to
Don’t miss this opportunity to see and hear these young Ugandan chil-           be Girl Guide Leaders. Visit our website
dren, orphans who have been given a chance to dance and sing their              or call our 800 number to get informa-
way to a new life. A love offering will be taken up to support this good        tion about existing units, how to become
cause.                                                                          a leader, volunteer resources, training
                                                                                and other opportunities that are available
                                                                                for girls and women. Being a Girl Guide
                                                                                leader is a great way to spend time with your daughter or meet new
                                                                                friends and make a difference in other girl’s lives.

                                                                                The local number, for the NB Guide House is 634-0808, it is located
                                                                                at 55 Rothesay Avenue, and it is open Monday - Friday from 8:30am -
                                                                                4:30pm, or www.girlguides.ca 1-800-565-8111

                                                                                Tax Return Workshops
                                                                                FREE Income Tax Returns
                     FOR MENTAL HEALTH
                                                                                Seniors’ Resource Centre
               Saturday, March 18th, 2017                                       Brunswick Square, Level III, 39
            Thistle St. Andrews Curling Club
                                                                                King Street, 633-8781
  Grab your team mates and make this year’s fundraiser a
       rockin’ success! Enjoy a day of food, friends,
     entertainment and fun! No experience necessary.                            March and April
                          lunch provided                                        Tuesdays: 9 – 11:30 a.m.,
                 2 four-end games guaranteed                                    and 1- 2:30 p.m.
                  Silent auction & 50/50 draw                                   Thursdays: 9: – 11:30 a.m.,
            $250 per team (including $50 registration fee)                      and 1- 2:30 p.m.
              Pledge forms available upon registration
            For more information, or to register a team, contact:
     Canadian Mental Health Association of New Brunswick - Saint John
          Phone: (506) 633-1705 or Email: saintjohn@cmhanb.ca
                                                                                Seniors 50+ on low income:
                          Proudly supported by:                                 Singles: $30, 000/year
                                                                                Couples: $40,000/year

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     GET YOUR                                                                            2017 New Brunswick
     PIECE OF THE                                                                    Home Energy Assistance Program
     MONEY PIE                                                                      Applications are now available for the 2017 New Brunswick
                                                                                    Home Energy Assistance Program.
                                                                                    The program provides a one-time payment of $100 to help
         Do you need help filing                                                    families with incomes up to, and including, $30,000, cope with
                                                                                    high energy costs.
         your income tax return?
                                                                                    For information on the program and application forms visit:
      There are free Community Volunteer Income                                     Service New Brunswick centres,
      Tax Preparations clinics in Saint John.                                       www.snb.ca and www.gnb.ca/finance, or
                                                                                    call 1-800-669-7070, Monday to Friday,
      Find times and locations at cra-arc.gc.ca/                                    8:15 a.m. to 5 p.m.
      volunteer/ or by calling 1-800-959-8281.
                                                                                    Application deadline:
        New for 2017—Money Pie Super Clinic
      File your taxes, get your child a SIN, and sign them up
                                                                                    June 30, 2017
      for the Canada Learning Bond. You’ll also be able to
      learn about other organizations, programs and
      possible benefits for yourself and your family.

                March 20, 2017 - 9:30am—2:30pm
        Salvation Army at 27 Prince Edward St., Saint John

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Saint John Energy's Strong Women - Human ...
Experiencing The First Snowfall                                                       Reham Abazid,
                                                                                      activiste pour la crise syrienne

                    (Photo courtesy Somaditya Das)
By Somaditya Das
One of the fond memories of my childhood in India was the “rainy
day” when schools declared a holiday because of heavy rains. My
first snowfall in Canada made me relive those cherished memories,
although in a different way. I had been hearing about news of heavy
snowfall in Moncton, Fredericton and many other places, but living in                     Reham Abazid et ses enfants, Haidar et Rouse
Saint John did not give me the opportunity to experience the same
until I woke up the morning of Dec 12, 2016. What I saw from the win-
dow was a heavenly sight! It seemed that the whole city had wrapped               Par Vanessa Marsden
itself with a thick white blanket of snow. The footpaths and roads were           Reham Abazid est arrivée au Canada en janvier 2016 avec son mari
all white, and turbulent gusts of wind relentlessly painted a white coat          Mohamed Alnajar et leurs enfants, Haidar et Rouse. Pour sensibiliser
on the rooftops, the parked cars and the dried branches of trees. My              le publique à la crise syrienne, Abazid a écrit This is Syria, une pièce
office and my evening French class were already suspended for the                 qui décrit ce qui s’est passé en Syrie des démonstrations révolution-
day, so it was a day to rejoice! I quickly put on my jacket, winter boots,        naires à la migration de masse courante.
gloves and woollen cap and went out to King’s Square which was just
in front of our house. The roads were almost empty, and so was King’s             Abazid veut l’avoir de prêt en juin avec une vidéo sur la civilisation
Square. As I walked on the ankle-deep snow, all I could see were my               syrienne pour la Journée mondiale des réfugié(e)s. Ses autres pro-
lonely footprints that I was leaving behind. I looked up and saw millions         jets incluent une exposition des histoires d’enfants syrien(en)s qui ont
of tiny snow flakes floating in the air and falling down on me, almost            perdus leur vie, et elle gère une levée de fonds mensuel pour aider le
imperceptibly, which covered me with a thin white layer too. I wished             peuple syrien.
I could spend some more time in the snow,but I had to take refuge in
the warmth of my house because it was difficult to stand against the              Tax Help
shivering and chilling wind. The snowfall continued silently outside.             The Get Your Piece of the Money Pie program is back again this year
                                                                                  to help individuals and families with a modest income and a simple tax
                                                                                  situation prepare and file their income tax and benefit returns for free.
                                                                                  Depending on your personal situation, you may be eligible to receive
                                                                                  federal and provincial credits and benefits by simply filing your annual
                                                                                  income tax and benefit return. Credits and benefits include the GST/
                                                                                  HST Credit, the NB Home Energy Assistance Program, the Canada
                                                                                  Child Benefit, the NB School Supplement, the Healthy Smiles, Clear
                                                                                  Vision plan.

                    2017 Youth Vital Signs Grants                                 Other benefits are listed at www.gnb.ca/poverty and click on Get Your
                                                                                  Piece of the Money Pie. To find the date and time of a clinic near you,
                         Grants available of $15,000                              please call 1-800-959-8281 or visit www.cra.gc.ca/volunteer.
    This one-time grant cycle has been made possible with support
    from Community Foundations of Canada (CFC). To commemorate
    Canada’s 150 birthday, CFC is partnering with community
    foundations across Canada to create granting opportunities that
    position the sesquicentennial as a moment of community impact.
    Our Community Foundation is focusing on youth-led projects that
    reflect the Youth Vital Signs* priorities.
                          APPLICATION DEADLINE:
                      Noon, Friday, March 3rd, 2017.
    For full details including eligibility criteria, the Youth Vital Signs
    priorities and how to apply, please call 506.672.8880.

             89 Canterbury Street, Suite 502, Saint John, NB E2L 3C7
                       672.8880 ~ info@sjfoundation.ca
                     www.thecommunityfoundationsj.com

                                                                             Page 9
Saint John Energy's Strong Women - Human ...
Introducing Sara Badday                                                                                       Pet Heroines
                                                                                                              By Melody McElman, Saint
                                                                                                              John SPCA Animal Rescue
                                                                                                              Meet Robyn Gunter, Lori
                                                                                                              Jefferies, and Kayla Davis.
                                                                                                              Three women with the kind-
                                                                                                              est of hearts. Brave, strong
                                                                                                              and loving protectors of their
                                                                                                              shelter pets; totally devoted to
                                                                                                              the animals in their care. T

                                                                                                              Their days are spent nurtur-
                                                                                                              ing, medicating, feeding,
                                                                                                              cleaning their kennels, taking
                                                                                                              them to the veterinarian, and Pictured left to right Kayla Davis, Lori
                                                                                                              working with them to get them       Jefferies, and Robyn Gunter
                                                                                                              ready for their forever homes.    (Photo courtesy Denise Foglein)
                                                                                                              Seeing that animal go out the
                                                                                                              door from the warmth of your
                                                                                                              arms to a new owner is bittersweet; one of the most rewarding experi-
                                                                                                              ences and they love what they do.

                        Pictured is portrait of Sara Badday                                                   Pets need heroes so that’s what they became.
                               (Artist: Sara Badday)
                                                                                                               Strong Woman: Jill Roberts
By Mary Stack                                                                                                  By Hailey Sanderson, Grade 5
My name is Sara Badday. I came to Canada two years ago, and I                                                  student at St. Patrick’s School
graduated college last November with a diploma in 3D animation. I am                                           I think a strong woman is someone
thankful for the Canadian government to have given me the chance to                                            with a caring heart, someone who
continue my education here. Additionally, I speak Arabic as my mother                                          can do something for someone
language, and my English is fluent.                                                                            else and be very proud of them-
                                                                                                               selves. When I think of a strong
I just recently started working at the Atlantic Human Services (AHS)                                           woman, I think of Jill Roberts. Jill
in a term position with assistance from Department of Post secondary                                           is our community health nurse of
Education Training and Labour. I'm very glad and comfortable to be                                             the Lower West Side and she is
working in an environment with friendly staff and clients. I'm learning                                        also lots more to our St. Patrick’s
new things the more time I spend here. I wanted to get enrolled into                                           School.
the Youth Employment Fund program under DPETL because I wanted
to gain some work experience, and find out in which field I can use and                                        Jill helps provide a few clubs for St.
develop my skills.                                                                                             Pat’s. One of the clubs is Fit & Fun
                                                                                                               for Girls where the grade 5 girls
                                                                                                               build their self-esteem, have fun and let loose. For four years now, Jill
                                                                                                               has been helping provide a class called Roots of Empathy. Roots of
                                                                                                               Empathy is about learning how babies develop and become strong,
                                                                                                               healthy children. It’s also about putting yourself in someone else’s
                                                                                                               shoes and feeling like they do. Jill also volunteers to help out and does
                                                                                                               presentations with some of our classes.

                                                                                                               When you think of a strong woman, think of someone who does some-
                                                                                                               thing good for people all the time and helps you you out, too, that’s Jill
                                                                                                               Roberts!!
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                                                                                                                    credit card balance keep growing?
   Congratulations to                                                                                               We can help.
   Crescent Valley Resource Centre
   for being a Champion of The Wellness Movement in Fundy!
  The Crescent Valley Resource Centre offers a wide array of great workshops to help
  support wellness. Like Savvy Soup, where participants chop, slice and dice their way to
  making a variety of delicious and healthy homemade soups. Each soup they build, cook
  and savor is an opportunity to chat and share, and take samples to their families and
  friends to “try”. The new soup may become a new and healthy addition to a family menu!
  Savvy Soups is a great way to support food security and wellness, as participants learn
  about and experience healthy and inexpensive meals that their families will love!
  Join the next Savvy Soup! Call 693-8513 for more information.

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Strength Starts Here                                                             Happiness Starts Here

                        Pictured above: Maggie Rice                                                   Pictured above: Lesa Lowery
                        (photo courtesy Nicole Vair)                                                  (photo courtesy Nicole Vair)
By Nicole Vair with Maggie Rice
Maggie Rice returned to the Saint                                               By Nicole Vair
John Regional Y after a 45-year                                                 Lesa Lowery joined the Saint John Regional Y in March of 2016. She
hiatus. Although returning to the                                               worked out in the fitness centre, attended the odd fitness class and
Y was exciting, Rice said it also                                               swam regularly. She never planned to stop her routine. But during a
came with challenges. “I have                                                   trip to Florida with some girlfriends in April, Lowery was experiencing
worn many hats in the years                                                     an uncomfortable cough.What Lowery thought to be a chest infection,
between that little kid at the Y and                                            turned out to be much worse; and after a trip to the hospital, Lowery
who I am today,” she said. But                                                  discovered she had 80% blockage in her heart valves. “I ended up
Rice’s biggest challenge came                                                   staying at the hospital 17 days and needing major open heart surgery.”
in the fall of 2000. She was diag-                                              Lowery spent months recovering before she got the all clear to begin
nosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS),                                             doing the things she enjoyed again. Returning to the pool at the Y was
Rheumatoid and Osteoarthritis.                                                  on the top of her list. Lowery explained how important it is to keep mov-
                                                                                ing to stay healthy. “I am happy when I am in that pool and don’t feel
 “My self-esteem fell lower with                                                like I am exercising because it’s fun.”
each day of countless prescription medications, pain and very little
social life.” According to Rice, she fell into a rut. “The bigger I got, the    Yearning For Yarn
worse I felt emotionally. I wanted to join and promised myself I would.
It is through the encouragement of the staff at the Y, right from com-          By Debbie Mcleod
ing in the front door, to the other members who I love to laugh with,           The Wednesday afternoon knitters from Ste-
that I have managed to drop from a size 20 to a 14. For the first time          phenson Tower and Charlton Place are busy
in many years I can see myself improving and becoming the person I              knitting mitts, socks, sweaters, hats and
want to be. This doesn't mean I won't have setbacks. MS tends to do             blankets to donate to the community.
that to you, but I'm determined to keep up a fight and not let it keep
me down anymore.                                                                Everything they knit is donated to First
                                                                                Steps, the Hospital, Romero House or the
“There is such a good feeling going to a place every morning, eager to          Joshua Group. They are almost out of yarn.
see the faces that help you to become a better person, and those who
are working right alongside you to improve themselves, too.”                    If you would like to donate some yarn please
                                                                                contact Gerri, 642-4777.

                                                                                                           All you want to do is get some exercise and
                                                                                                          take care of life while you’re at it.. So you take
                                                                                                                a walk to the grocery store, but….
                                                                                                          SORE HIP + GRAVITY X WORN OUT SHOES =
       Contact Renata Britez               Contactez Guy Verna
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      renata.britez@sjmnrc.ca             guy.verna@sjmnrc.ca
                                                                                         Need a better alignment? Our Biomechanical team can tune
                                                                                          your gait and provide appropriate footwear so that you can
                                                                                            swing back into action. Get back to life with less pain. .

                                                                                                   Thera-Ped Foot and Ankle Clinic
                                                                                                                 238 Metcalf St.
                                                                                                        By Appointment: 632-9397
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                                                                           Page 11
Happy Birthday NEW-C                                                                                                Women For 50%

By Tanya James
The North End Wellness Centre (NEW-C) is celebrating its first birth-
day this February! Thank you to our wonderful community for sticking
with us as we continue to grow and evolve. Over the past year we have
seen the addition of many team members as well as a growing number
of clients.
We are looking forward to continuing to support North End residents to
achieve health, wellness and improved quality of life.
Look us up on Facebook to find out more about what we offer, commu-
nity events, and how we will be celebrating our first year.
                                                                                                                       A group of New Brunswick leaders have joined together to increase
LivingSJ Thanks Cathy Wright                                                                                          female participation in the 2018 provincial election. New Brunswick is
                                                                                                                      at the back of the pack in terms of female representation in the Leg-
By Donna Gates                                                                                                        islature. There is sound and sustained research that gender equality
Cathy Wright is a woman of conviction and                                                                             in all major institutional decision-making improves outcomes substan-
that makes her a strong woman in my books.                                                                            tially.
 I have been following Living SJ's progress                                                                           The group is hosting a conference February 13, 2017, at the Richard
over the past few years with great interest                                                                           J. Currie Centre in Fredericton on the UNB Campus with three goals:
and am thrilled to have the opportunity to                                                                            1.      to create awareness of the situation and build support;
build upon what Cathy has accomplished.                                                                               2.      to encourage more women to run and support them to win;
Cathy would be the first to say it's what the                                                                         3.      to continue to build a more sustainable infrastructure for wom-
network has accomplished together. She is                                                                             en to get involved in politics.
an amazing community leader and has been                                                                              For further information or to express interest please visit the Facebook
so generous with her time and knowledge.                                                                              page at www.facebook.com/NB.50.2018 or email Michelle Cook mi-
                                                                                                                      chelle.cook@innovatia.net
Thank you, Cathy!

                                  present

                Saturday, April 1st
   Two Shows: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm OR 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm
                                               Harbour Station, Saint John
                                                               Tickets: $15
                                          For more information, or to reserve your tickets today, contact the
                                                   Harbour Station Box Office at 657-1234 or visit
                                                           www.amazeatorium.com
                                                            Free for children 2 and under.

                                                                  Featuring Canada’s only
                                                                  LEGO Certified Professional,
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Important Clip And Save Information From The City of Saint John

                      City of Saint John | 15 Market Square | Customer Service 658-4455 or service@saintjohn.ca
                      Arenas and Community Centres                             Recreation                                     658-2908
                      Carleton Community Centre                   658-2920     Risk Management                                658-2807
                      C.E. Nick Nicolle Community Centre          658-2980     Rockwood Park Interpretation Centre            658-2883
                      Charles Gorman Arena                        632-6150         Camp Ground                                652-4050
                      Forest Glen Community Centre                658-2816         Cherry Brook Zoo                           634-1440
   City of            Hilton Belyea Arena
                      Millidgeville Community Centre
                                                                  632-6137
                                                                  632-6157
                                                                                   Lily Lake Pavilion
                                                                                   Public Gardens
                                                                                                                              693-5033
                                                                                                                              657-1773
                      Peter Murray Arena                          658-2809     Saint John Non-Profit Housing                  658-1925
   Saint John         South End Community Centre
                      Stewart Hurley Arena
                                                                  633-5115
                                                                  632-6151
                                                                               Saint John Parking
                                                                               Saint John Transit
                                                                                                                              632-7275
                                                                                                                              658-4700
                                                                               Sports Fields Recorded Information             652-7529
                      Arts and Culture                             649-6040    Ticket Payments                                652-1960
   Telephone          Asset Management
                      Call Before You Dig
                                                                   658-2869
                                                             1-866 344-5463    Transportation and Environment Services
                      City Manager ‘s Office                       658-2913    Engineering

   Directory          City Market
                      City Solicitor’s Office (Legal)
                                                                   658-2820
                                                                   658-2860
                                                                               Pedestrian and Traffic Management
                                                                               Roadway Maintenance
                      Common Clerk’s Office                        658-2862    Sidewalk Maintenance                           658-4455

   Listings           Corporate Communications
                      Emergency Management
                                                                   649-6008
                                                                   658-2910
                                                                               Signs Signals Markings
                                                                               Solid Waste Collection
                      Finance and Administrative Services          658-2951    Storm Water Management
                      Fire Services                                658-2910    Snow Parking Bans Recorded Information         658-4040
                      Fundy Region Solid Waste                     738-1212    Parks and City Landscape Maintenance           658-2908
                      Garbage and Compost Collection               658-4455
                      Geographic Information Systems               674-4229    Water and Wastewater
                      Growth and Community Development Services 658-2835       Saint John Water                               658-4455
                      Human Resources                              658-2866    Water Payments                                 652-1960
                      Materials Management                         658-2930
                      Mayor’s Office                               658-2912    Tourism
                      One Stop Development Shop                    658-2911    Discover Saint John                      1- 866 463-8639
                      Pension Administration                       658-2951    Web: discoversaintjohn.com
                      Permitting and Inspection                    658-2911
                      Police Services                              648-3200
                      P.R.O. Kids                                  642-7529
                      Real Estate                                  658-4418

                                                           www.saintjohn.ca

                                                                                      TO PLAY TO WIN
                                                                                      WEEKLY

                                                                              a number, fill out a ticket with your name
                                                                              and number, put one part in the box and
                                                                              keep the other
                                                                              weekly by placing the green label with
                                                                              your number on a toonie(s) and drop it in
                                                                              the gold rush box

                                                                                                                 www.sjbgclub.com
                                                                                                                   (506) 634-2011

                                             Page 13
Marie Yolène Gilles                                                          Lena Biryukova, Entrepreneure

                                                                                    Lena Biryukova, son mari, Andrew, et leurs enfants, Dmitrii et
         Marie Yolène Gilles; archives du journal Le Matin, Haïti
                                                                                                      Alex (pas de crédits)
                     (Photo courtesy of SJMNRC)
                                                                            Par Vanessa Marsden
Par Vanessa Marsden                                                         En 2006, Lena Biryukova est déménagée de Kiev, Ukraine, où elle a
Marie Yolène Gilles a reçue le prix de « Femme courage d’Haïti » en         reçu sa Maîtrise en économie, au Canada avec son mari Andrew et
2012, dans le cadre du programme « International Women of Cour-             leurs enfants, Dmitrii et Alex. Après avoir pris des classes au YMCA
age ». Défenseure de droits humains, Gilles a connu l’exil durant le        pour améliorer son anglais, Biryukova a été employé par une agence
régime militaire de Prosper Avril. De plus, elle a été arrêtée en 1992      de voyage locale et y a travaillé pendant dix ans. Mais Biryukova
par le régime militaire qui a renversé le président Jean Bertrand Aris-     voulait être entrepreneure, et en 2016 elle a enfin pu ouvrir sa propre
tide. Pourtant, Gilles a fait preuve de détermination dans ces prises de    agence de voyage, Marvellous Travel, à Saint John. Biryukova s’est
position contre l’arbitraire en Haïti. Vous l’avez surement déjà entendu    bien installée dans la communauté Saint-Jeannoisse en assistant les
dénoncer « les dérives du pouvoir ». Gilles fait définitivement de la       autres à réaliser leurs rêves de voyage.
lutte pour le respect des droits humains.

                                                                       Page 14
Strong Women Of Saint John

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                                         Community Health Centre
                                            116 Coburg Street
                                            Childcare and transportation costs
                                                      are covered by
                                             the Dept of Social Development

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Womens March 2017

By Keri-Lynn Calp
Saint John brilliantly shone with positive action and compassion, January 21, 2017. We marched from Queen’s Square to King's Square to City Hall
in solidarity with non-violent action.

200 women, men and children came together in a grassroots effort to support the Women’s March on Washington. This movement joined Saint
John with communities around the world: we stood together in solidarity shoulder-to-shoulder for the protection of our human rights, our safety, our
health, our families and our peace. The strength of our cultures is essential to create vibrant, diverse and strong communities. We rallied together in
solidarity, equality, diversity, and inclusion.

34 cities across Canada hosted local marches involving 110,000 people. Globally there were 5,000,000 marchers.
A huge thank you goes out to the marchers, the speakers, Mayors Don Darling and Nancy Grant, MP Wayne Long and councillor Donna Reardon
who offered their support.
“Love and Kindness will prevail.”

                                                                              Food Purchase Contest
                                                                              This is issue 51 of Around The Block and
                                                                              our Food Purchase Club contest.
                                                                              We are happy to partner with Saint John
                                                                              Energy to offer two $15.00 fresh fruit and
                                                                              produce orders for this issue. You need to
                                                                              locate, hidden anywhere, in pictures, ads,
                                                                              banners, or stories, throughout Around
 Around The Block Team (Issue 51)                                             the Block, two Saint John Energy logos (not including this notice and
  Old North End: Chrisa Petts                                                 the Saint John Energy ad on page 13..
  Lower South End: Mary LeSage
  Crescent Valley: Anne Driscoll                                              Send your answer to sjcommunitynewspaper@gmail.com or call 647-
  Waterloo-Village: Penni Eisenhauer                                          4850. You need to identify the page and location of each hidden logo.
  Lower West Side: Jill Roberts, Krista Turnbull and Julie                    Only one entry per household. Your name will go into a draw for one
  Baribault                                                                   of the orders. The contest will end at noon, March 16, I am proud to
  Proofreaders: Rona Howald, Joanne Britton, Mark Driscoll,                   introduce issue 51 of Around the Block with a theme of Strong
  Natalia Hicks and Lorna Brown                                               Women. This issue is about the diversity of our communities.
  Layout and Design: Juanita Black with Chris Hopkins.                        How we come together day after day with other strong women
  Ad Design: Pat Porter                                                       in support of all that is needed in our communities. Women and
  Community members: Lyn King, Lisa Chamberlain                               families, who can speak many different languages, come in all
  Ryan Locke and Debbie McLeod

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